Liam Ravenhill
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Liam Thomas Ravenhill | ||
| Date of birth | 28 November 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Doncaster, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Doncaster Rovers) | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2021 | Doncaster Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Doncaster Rovers | 9 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Mickleover (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2021 | → AFC Telford United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Blyth Spartans (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Spennymoor Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:55, 7 April 2023 (UTC) | |||
Liam Thomas Ravenhill (born 28 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League Two club Doncaster Rovers.
Club career[edit]
After joining the Doncaster Rovers academy in 2011,[1] Ravenhill started a two-year scholarship with the club in 2019,[2] and appeared for the club's first-team in pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2020–21 season.[3] He made his professional debut on 7 November 2020 in a 5–1 FA Cup win over FC United of Manchester, and played again three days later in a 2–1 EFL Trophy defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers U21.[4][5][6]
Ravenhill signed a two-year professional contract with the club in June 2021.[1][7] In September 2021, Ravenhill joined Mickleover on a one-month loan.[8] He made seven appearances over the loan spell.[9] On 22 October 2021, he joined National League North club AFC Telford United on a one-month loan,[10] where he made three appearances.[4] He made his league debut as a substitute in a 1–0 win over Shrewsbury Town on 11 December 2021.[4]
In February 2022 he returned to Mickleover on loan.[11]
On 14 October 2022, Ravenhill joined National League North club Blyth Spartans on a one-month loan deal.[12]
International career[edit]
Ravenhill was called up to the Northern Ireland U21 squad for the first time in October 2020.[6][13]
Personal life[edit]
He is the son of former professional footballer Ricky Ravenhill.[1]
Career statistics[edit]
- As of match played 7 April 2023
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Doncaster Rovers | 2020–21[14] | League One | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021–22[15] | League One | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | ||
| Mickleover Sports (loan) | 2021–22[9] | Northern Premier League Premier Division | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| AFC Telford United (loan) | 2021–22[4] | National League North | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Blyth Spartans (loan) | 2022–23 | National League North | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Spennymoor Town (loan) | 2022–23 | National League North | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Rayner, Stuart (21 June 2021). "Liam Ravenhill, son of Ricky, signs first Doncaster Rovers professional contract". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Nine scholars signed-up". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers F.C. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ Hoden, Liam (16 August 2020). "Doncaster Rovers youngster Ravenhill backed for pro deal after excellent pre-season so far". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d "L. Ravenhill: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ Hoden, Liam (7 November 2020). "Temporary boss Andy Butler praises professional Doncaster Rovers after FA Cup thrashing of FC United of Manchester". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Five Northern Ireland internationals who could be on the move in the January transfer window". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ Hoden, Liam (21 June 2021). "Doncaster Rovers midfielder Liam Ravenhill signs new deal". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Youngsters head out on short-term loans". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers F.C. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Mickleover – Appearances – Liam Ravenhill". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "AFC Telford United sign Liam Ravenhill on loan from Doncaster". Shropshire Star. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Ravenhill joins Mickleover on loan". Doncaster Rovers. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Liam Ravenhill heads to Blyth Spartans on loan". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Ravenhill called up to Northern Ireland U21s". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers F.C. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Ravenhill in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Ravenhill in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
External links[edit]
- Liam Ravenhill at Soccerway
- Liam Ravenhill at WorldFootball.net